During EXPO 2015 in Milan, Italy, The European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017 is present. Today, Aarhus 2017 is hosting a seminar in the EU Pavilion that focuses on our European Capital of Culture and how we rethink sustainability. You can follow the seminar via livestream.
As European Capital of Culture in 2017, Aarhus and the Central Denmark Region will rethink sustainability from a cultural angle and like EXPO 2015 motivate and inspire people to reflect on contributions and solutions to the challenges society faces today. The seminar is an opportunity to learn why Denmark is the world leader on sustainable products and solutions.
Programme:
12.30 Official opening
• Mr. Matteo Fornara, Director of the European Union Pavilion – welcome speech
• Mr. Birger Riis-Jørgensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Italy – opening speech
12.45 Key note speeches
• Ms. Pernille Blach Hansen, Group Vice President for Quality & Sustainability, Grundfos
• Ms. Kirsten Jørgensen, Director of Culture and Citizens Services, Municipality of Aarhus
• Ms. Rebecca Matthews, CEO, European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017
13.30 Q&A session